A crucial Mountain West Conference matchup sees the New Mexico Lobos (18-4, 10-1 MWC) hosting the Colorado State Rams (14-7, 8-2 MWC) at The Pit in Albuquerque on Saturday, February 5, 2024, at 8:30 PM MT.

The Lobos enter with their best conference start in program history and aim to become just the eighth team in Mountain West history to start 11-1 in league play. They currently lead the all-time series 82-53, including an impressive 52-13 record in Albuquerque.

Key Players:

For New Mexico:

• Donovan Dent: 19.4 PPG, 6.6 APG, 50.2% FG
• Nelly Junior Joseph: 13.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG
• Mustapha Ambil: 12.8 PPG, 5.5 RPG
• Tru Washington: 10.5 PPG, 38.4% 3PT

For Colorado State:

• Nique Clifford: 17.7 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.1 APG
• Jalen Lake: 12.7 PPG
• Kyan Evans: 8.6 PPG, 3.2 APG

Team Statistics:

• New Mexico averages 83.4 PPG, shooting 46.2% FG
• Colorado State averages 74.1 PPG, shooting 47.0% FG
• Lobos rank 24th nationally in rebounding (36.4 RPG)
• Rams sit at 151st in rebounding

Recent History:

• New Mexico won the last matchup 76-68 on December 28, 2024
• Lobos have won three straight against the Rams
• Looking for first season sweep since 2017-18

The game will be broadcast on FS1, with radio coverage on the Lobo Sports Network. Given their home court advantage at The Pit and recent success, New Mexico enters as the favorite in this important conference matchup.

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